PETALING JAYA: After a January preview followed by a March media drive in Sepang, the new Porsche Cayenne is finally launched in Malaysia today, priced at  RM745,000 for the base Cayenne and RM890,000 for the Cayenne S.

The retail base price with zero-rated GST includes all applicable duties, except registration fee, road tax and insurance. Specifications and prices are subject to change without prior notice. Nore that the zero-rated pricing is only applicable for models delivered before Aug 31 this year.

All Porsche cars sold by SDAP come with a four-year warranty and free maintenance package which includes complimentary service, parts and labour.

The new 5-seater Cayenne combines even more of the typical Porsche performance with excellent everyday practicality. Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) said Comfort and sportiness is taken to another level with new powerful turbo engines, new eight-speed Tiptronic S gearbox, new chassis systems and excellent connectivity.



The Cayenne, with a 3.0 litre V6 turbocharged engine, delivers 340hp and 450Nm of torque. It accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds (5.9 seconds with the Sport Chrono Package) with a maximum speed of 245kph. This is followed by the Cayenne S, which is powered by a 2.9-litre V6 twin-turbocharged engine, delivering 440hp and 550Nm of torque. The new Cayenne S accelerates from zero to 100kph  in just 5.2 seconds (with Sport Chrono Package: 4.9 seconds), and reaches a maximum speed of 265kph.

The Cayenne is now more precise, elegant, athletic and expressive, said SDAP CEO Arnt Bayer.

"The Cayenne has also been digitalised and networked throughout to provide another level of digital connectivity to the cockpit," he said, adding that the most powerful Cayenne - the Cayenne Turbo -will be introduced towards the end of the year.



The latest Cayenne is based extensively on the iconic 911 sports car: For the first time, the third generation Cayenne, which has also been enhanced visually, now has mixed tyres and rear-axle steering.

In addition to these typical sports car features, the on-road capabilities are further improved by active all-wheel drive as standard, Porsche 4D Chassis Control, three-chamber air suspension and the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) electronic roll stabilisation system. Despite its significantly extended standard equipment, the Cayenne weighs 65kg less than its predecessor and is adapted to off-road use.

The new Cayenne combines three chassis concepts in one new design: sports car, off-roader and touring car. This involved a new lightweight chassis base with a front axle featuring a separated link design and a multi-link rear axle. A typical sports car feature is the new mixed tyres, which are now fitted on wheels measuring in at a minimum of 19 inches. The mixed tyres improve stability and driving dynamics on bends. Porsche offers wheel sizes up to 21 inches as an option for the Cayenne.

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Exterior

The enlarged air intakes at the front are indicators of the increased performance. The new horizontal light edges mean that the SUV now appears wider and more athletic, even when stationary.

The luggage compartment volume is now 770 litres – an increase of 100 litres. The wheels are one inch larger in diameter, with larger wheels and tyres on the rear axle for the first time, emphasising the enhanced driving dynamics. The distinctive, three-dimensional Porsche logo spans the redesigned rear lights with three-dimensional light design and end-to-end narrow strip of LEDs.

Porsche is offering a new three-stage lighting concept for the headlights: Every Cayenne is fitted with LED headlights as standard. With the next upgrade, the Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) can be selected as an option, offering a variety of light modes such as cornering light and motorway light.

The new LED main headlights with matrix beam including PDLS Plus are the best system available. Fully variable light distribution and intensity are achieved by 84 individually activated light-emitting diodes. This means that the Cayenne can offer new functions such as high beam that does not blind opposing traffic, as well as adaptive sign glare control.




Better performance on and off-road

The Cayenne’s new eight-speed Tiptronic S gearbox features shorter response times and sportier ratios in the lower gears enhance both on-road performance and off-road capability. The long-transmission eighth gear ensures low torques, optimised fuel consumption and relaxed driving.

On rough terrain, the programmed off-road modes make it easy for the driver to select the right setup for their drive. The default setting is the Onroad programme. Four other modes activate the conditioning for mild off-road terrain: Mud, Gravel, Sand or Rocks. The drive, chassis and differential locks can be selected to adapt to the relevant scenario.

For power distribution, Porsche uses the active all-wheel drive in all Cayenne models. The intelligent, fully variable Porsche Traction Management (PTM) distributes the driving force between the drive axles.




Rear-axle steering, air suspension, roll stabilisation

The Porsche 4D Chassis Control system works in real time, optimising handling further. With the exception of the active PASM damper system (as standard with the Cayenne S), all other chassis systems are new developments.

For the first time, the Cayenne is available with electric rear-axle steering. The system, tried and tested both in the 911 and the Panamera, improves agility on bends and stability when changing lanes at high speeds. The reduced turning circle also makes everyday handling of the SUV easier.

The optional adaptive air suspension with new three-chamber technology significantly increases the spread between a sporty, firm connection and the driving comfort expected of a touring car. Just as before, the system enables adjustments to the ground clearance on rough terrain.

With the optional Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) roll stabilisation, sporty drivers benefit by changing from a hydraulic to an electric system. This switch is made possible by a powerful 48-volt vehicle electrical system. Shorter response times enable even more precision in driving dynamics, and even more comfort on moderate drives.




Porsche Surface Coated Brake with tungsten-carbide layer

This world first is available as an option for all Cayenne models and consists of a cast iron disc with a tungsten-carbide coating. This finish increases the friction values while wear and brake dust are significantly reduced. The brakes, exclusive to Porsche, is also visually impressive: The brake callipers are painted white, while the surface of the discs develops a unique gloss level after bedding-in. The PSCB is only available in combination with the 20-inch or 21-inch wheels. However, the PCCB ceramic brakes remain the top system in the range.


Sport Chrono Package with PSM Sport

Porsche has redeveloped the Sport Chrono Package based on the model of the sports car. The MODE switch button on the steering wheel is a clear indicator of this approach. As well as the Normal, Sport and Sport Plus driving modes, the driver can select an individually configurable mode. Pressing the Sport Response button located in the centre activates the engine and transmission maps, which are calibrated for maximum performance. The Sport Chrono Package also includes a separate PSM Sport mode, in which the driver can use the new Cayenne’s full driving dynamics.




Reduced weight

Following the 911 and the Panamera, the body of the new Cayenne also uses a mix of alloy and steel. The exterior is made entirely of aluminium. The floorpan assembly, front section and virtually all the chassis components are also manufactured from alloy. One technical highlight is the innovative lithium-ion polymer starter battery, which alone accounts for a weight saving of 10kg over the predecessor model. In total, the weight of the Cayenne when empty has been reduced from 2,040 to 1,985kg – even in spite of the significantly extended standard equipment, which now includes LED main headlights, larger wheels, ParkAssist (front and rear).




Porsche Advanced Cockpit and new PCM

At the heart of the new display and control concept from Porsche is a new 12.3-inch full-HD touchscreen from the latest generation of Porsche Communication Management (PCM), launched in 2017 with the new Panamera.

A range of digital functions can be operated intuitively – including by voice control. The analogue controls on the new centre console are focused on the main functions of the vehicle. Other buttons are integrated into the smartphone-like, glass-look touch surface, giving acoustic and haptic feedback when operated.

In typical Porsche style, the driver has a central analogue tachometer to view. This is flanked by two 7-inch full-HD displays, which display all other relevant driving data plus additional information selected using the multi-function steering wheel.

The new PCM allows for further customisation. It is not only the start screen and main menu that can be adjusted to the driver’s needs. Up to six individual profiles can also be configured.

As well as a large number of interior settings, a profile is used to store specifications for lights, driving programmes and assistance systems. Depending on the equipment, the driver can also apply their own settings to the new sound systems from Bose and Burmester.





 

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